Laws are like sausages. You sleep far better the less you know about how they are made.
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Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Laws can be messy and unpleasant to create, much like making sausages.
This quote by Otto Von Bismarck suggests that the process of creating laws and political systems is often unappealing and complicated. Just as one might prefer to enjoy sausages without witnessing the messy process of their production, citizens may benefit from not delving too deeply into the intricacies and challenges of legislative processes, which can often be riddled with compromise and conflict.
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In practice
Example use cases
In a political debate, one might use this quote to address the complexities of law-making.
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